Senior Municipal Engineer

Ayres Associates Inc.; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Short and long-term disability and life insurance

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

401K with company match

PTO upon hire

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ayres Associates Inc. is seeking a Senior Municipal Water and Wastewater Engineer in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. In this role, you will lead the technical design and management of various municipal utility projects, contributing significantly to the success and quality of our work.

The successful candidate will bring extensive experience in utility design, particularly in water/wastewater distribution, collection systems, and permitting processes. We offer a collaborative team environment that fosters professional growth.

Comprehensive benefits include health insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, and a flexible work schedule.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in municipal utility design and construction.
• Ability to manage small to medium size projects independently.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver projects for municipal governments.
• Oversee design and production of plans and specifications.
• Build and maintain respectful working relationships with team members.

Skills

Utility design expertise

Project management

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Registered professional engineer (PE) in Wisconsin or Minnesota

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Ayres is seeking a senior municipal water and/or wastewater engineer with a proven track record of technical design and managing and successfully executing various municipal utility projects. The successful candidate will have expertise in utility design, water/wastewater distribution and collection systems, and utility relocation projects, with experience in managing projects and clients, permitting, design, specification and contract preparation, and construction management.

Join Ayres – a USA TODAY Top Workplace recognized in both 2025 and 2026 – where people-first leadership, collaboration, and professional growth create an environment where great teams do their best work.

On any given day, you’ll:

• Take the lead in and work collaboratively to deliver projects for municipal governments.
• Responsible for lead in technical design of municipal water and/or wastewater projects including distribution, pumping, storage, treatment, and process engineering
• Manage projects, oversee design and production of plans and specifications and related regulatory submittals, and ensure that the work is produced on schedule, profitably, and in conformance with the quality standards of Ayres and requirements of the contract.
• Build and maintain respectful working relationships with design team, PMs, and other leaders within the company.
• Support and participate in the development and mentorship of staff.
• Actively engage in professional organizations to maintain and/or share technical knowledge.

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited university.
• Registered professional engineer (PE) in Wisconsin or Minnesota.
• 15+ years of experience in the field of municipal utility design and construction.
• Ability to independently manage small to medium size projects.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• A valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Desired Skills and Experiences:

• Experience with water and wastewater treatment facilities, especially in smaller communities.
• Work with our team of 40+ employee-owners in Wisconsin and Minnesota to ensure the work is accurate, thorough, and aligns with the established standards while providing helpful feedback.

Benefits of being part of the Ayres team:

• Health, dental, and vision Insurance.
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 401K with company match.
• PTO upon hire, paid holidays including two floating holidays, and a flexible work schedule.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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